Reef Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes caribbaeus
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive little scorpionfish of Caribbean coral reefs, it drifts above hard bottom or tucks up near the ceilings of caves and ledges. Common but easy to miss, it grows to roughly the length of your finger and carries the venomous spines typical of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274743.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reef Scorpionfish live?
- The Reef Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes caribbaeus) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Reef Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Reef Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reef Scorpionfish get?
- The Reef Scorpionfish grows to about 12 cm.